Discover Japan!

1. Holistic Perspective Development:

• Meet Japanese students and professionals.
• Visit local various industries (e.g., healthcare, environment, agriculture, fashion, and food) to learn about best practices and challenges.
• Identify your contributions toward making a difference in the SDGs.

2. Experiential Engagement:

• Use public transportation and walk extensively to reduce air pollution and promote health.
• Appreciate clean air through Shinrin-yoku (forest-bathing) by immersing yourself in nature’s healing power in urban green spaces.
• Practice the 3 Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) for effective solid waste management.
• Enjoy urban farming (e.g., strawberry picking) and craft your own ramen noodles from scratch at a museum.

3. Cultural Wisdom Immersion:

• Experience mindfulness in serene temple gardens.
• Learn about harmony, respect, and tranquility through both traditional (e.g., animism) and modern (e.g., Otaku) cultures.
• Celebrate Shōgatsu (Japanese New Year) that embodies health, nature, wealth ties, and collective aspirations.

4. Cross-Sectoral Synthesis:

• Develop networks with people from diverse fields—health, engineering, arts—to address real-world challenges.
• Apply knowledge from science, culture, and technology to propose innovative       solutions.

5. Global Health Advocacy:

• Engage in dialogues on global health and sustainability. 
• Investigate Japan’s models and contribute findings to international efforts.